Shnookina Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I just got my 2 bluebell chickens home a few hours ago and all ive found myself do is worry! Im worrying if the smell gets to bad for the neighbours im worrying if it all gets to much and might have to sell it all! Is it normal to worry this much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 ....and breathe.... Relax, get yourself a cuppa and a chair and just sit and watch them, they are very relaxing There are loads of people on the forum who have been through it all so use us to offload on and we will get you through this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 yes its normal to worry, all the advice re smell, noise etc.. is all here on the forum but two Bluebelles will cause your neighbours no problems Stop worrying an enjoy your chooks, they are wonderful pets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 For me - yes, yes and again yes. I worried so much at first but you soon fall into routines, get to know your chickens and what is important and what isn't. I even regretted getting them at first, now I'm so happy with them and get enormous amounts of pleasure. Enjoy, accept the worrying - it will pass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnookina Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 I think im going through that stage right now, regreting buying them! Yes your right i will calm down i hope lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 As everyone else has said...relax and enjoy!! When I first got my girls, I panicked everytime I heard the neighbours in their gardens in case they were "assessing" the noise or smell of my girls...I gave myself sleepless nights because I saw a guy from 4 doors down knocking on my neighbours door and after getting no answer, he stood in front of our house and shook his head!! I was expecting letters from the council and mobs with pitchforks and torches!! I've now got into a routine with the girls, I'm much more relaxed...some days they're shouty, most days they're quiet and some days are smellier than others so I make sure to do extra poo picking if they start to pong!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 A bit of garden lime sprinkled about will kill any smells. Relax and enjoy them. They will bring your garden to life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westie mum Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I know how you feel! I too thought I had made a mistake when I had my chooks but 3 weeks down the line I love them to bits. Like Eglutyne says they will bring your garden to life. I love sitting out with my girls especially early morning when I have my 1st cup of coffee! Once you get into a routine you will wonder what you were worrying about Relax and enjoy your chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnookina Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 Ah thankyou guys, I'm glad everyone tends to go through the worrying stage lol I will take it as it comes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 We are obviousy related - I worry about flies, poo, no eggs and everytime someone posts somehting new I'm off again. I am into my 2nd month of chicken mum and learning daily. lots of help on here. chill - and have a glass of vino or 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite+toast Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I know exactly how you feel, the day my girls arrived I kept standing by the back door and sniffing, convinced that my garden smelt like a chicken farm, I practically followed the girls round picking up poo before it hit the floor If they are a bit smelly its probaly just cos they're a bit stressed & it will soon settle down. Six weeks in I honestly can't smell a thing. Relax & enjoy. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lheurebleue Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I was worried from the start but none of it has come to fruition *touch wood*. I thought they be smelly (they're not), make too much noise (they don't) and all Hell would break loose when I put them together for the first time (they get on like a house on fire). Once you've have them for a while and get to know each of their personalities and peccadilloes you'll wonder what all the fuss and anxiety was about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florence Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I know what you mean but you soon relax,re the smell,I have found that some types of pellets make more smell than others and also that the more they free range the less smelly the poo is .I spoil mine and use the organic food company pellets but they definately produce less smelly poo than on some other brands,also a bit of bokashi in the food helps with smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennydavies Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 We have two Bluebelles and they are the sweetest little angels ever they have wonderful friendly personalities and chat away happily all the time. Bluebelle can be a little bit Pollo Loco in the cutest of ways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
